“Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.
This week’s pre-publication “can’t-wait-to-read” selection is:
Book Description
Publication Date: October 16, 2012 | Series: Crewel World
Incapable. Awkward. Artless.
That’s what the other girls whisper behind her back. But sixteen year-old Adelice Lewys has a secret: she wants to fail.
Gifted with the ability to weave time with matter, she’s exactly what the Guild is looking for, and in the world of Arras, being chosen as a Spinster is everything a girl could want. It means privilege, eternal beauty, and being something other than a secretary. It also means the power to embroider the very fabric of life. But if controlling what people eat, where they live and how many children they have is the price of having it all, Adelice isn’t interested.
Not that her feelings matter, because she slipped and wove a moment at testing, and they’re coming for her—tonight.
Now she has one hour to eat her mom’s overcooked pot roast. One hour to listen to her sister’s academy gossip and laugh at her Dad’s stupid jokes. One hour to pretend everything’s okay. And one hour to escape.
Because once you become a Spinster, there’s no turning back.
That’s what the other girls whisper behind her back. But sixteen year-old Adelice Lewys has a secret: she wants to fail.
Gifted with the ability to weave time with matter, she’s exactly what the Guild is looking for, and in the world of Arras, being chosen as a Spinster is everything a girl could want. It means privilege, eternal beauty, and being something other than a secretary. It also means the power to embroider the very fabric of life. But if controlling what people eat, where they live and how many children they have is the price of having it all, Adelice isn’t interested.
Not that her feelings matter, because she slipped and wove a moment at testing, and they’re coming for her—tonight.
Now she has one hour to eat her mom’s overcooked pot roast. One hour to listen to her sister’s academy gossip and laugh at her Dad’s stupid jokes. One hour to pretend everything’s okay. And one hour to escape.
Because once you become a Spinster, there’s no turning back.
About the Author
Gennifer Albin holds a masters degree in English Literature from the University of Missouri. During her student years she served as an editor for Pleaides and The Missouri Review, and since then she’s founded the tremendously popular blog theconnectedmom.com.
Great pick! I can’t wait to read this book. I was lucky to grab a copy at BEA but haven’t had a chance to dive into it yet! Thanks for sharing. Here is my WoW for the week.
So excited for this one too! <3 It sounds amazing!
Pam @ jellylovesbooks
I like the premise of this one. Adding it to my list!
Definitely excited for this one! (And don’t you just love that cover?!) Great pick, Mary! 🙂
Here’s my WoW
I am also waiting on this one. Great pick! =D
Here’s my WoW!
Sana @ artsy musings of a bibliophile
I’m so excited for this book! I have a copy and I can’t wait to get to it! Great pick this week 🙂 Check out my WOW:
Crystal @ Elegantly Bound Books
I am looking forward to this book to. Great pick!
Ellen @ Always YA at Heart – Here’s my WoW
Crewel sounds totally amazing! It’s already on my wishlist! I’m definitely picking up a copy when it gets released. 🙂
My WoW
I heard amazing things about this book! I can’t wait to get my hands on this one.
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Lisa @ Shatterbooks
I like the sound of this one!!
Here’s my version of WoW
Valerie
StuckInBooks
I want this book too!! Great pick!
Thanks for sharing,
Dani
Check out my WOW – http://paulettespapers.com/?p=2236
Sounds like an interesting read. Great pick.